Recumbent cyclist enjoys adventure of open road

By: Neil Abeles - Texarkana Gazette

Staff photo by Neil Abeles • Both Jerry Harp and his recumbent bicycle are individualists. But they fit together perfectly, says the retired hospital lab director.

Staff photo by Neil Abeles • Jerry Harp is making good time on his trip from Linden to Atlanta on his way to workout at the CHRISTUS St. Michael Health and Fitness Center. He's on U.S. Higway 59 riding a recumbent bicycle to get there and back.

That's Jerry Harp of Linden whizzing down U.S. 59 on his recumbent bicycle.

Don't laugh. Smile. For Harp, this is a philosophy of life. That of a cyclist.

It's a broad category of outlook, filled with many members. For example, as a cyclist Harp is very individualis...

Published: 03/06/2013